Introduction

Provides information about how to create and deploy C++ binaries.

Organization of This Document

Information about the C++ runtime environment is provided in the following articles:

Overview of the C++ Runtime Environment describes the state of the C++ runtime environment, including issues surrounding binary compatibility and general support.

Deploying Applications With the C++ Runtime provides guidelines for deploying applications using either the static or dynamic C++ standard library.

Creating Compatible Libraries provides tips on how to make sure your own dynamic shared libraries retain their binary compatibility even when changes occur to the C++ runtime.

Controlling Symbol Visibility describes new tools and techniques for controlling the symbols exported by your C++ code.